Events

Walk-in (all ages) Discover what’s for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the captive snakes are fed every other week. For more information email burr.oak@mdc.mo.gov

Fun-filled day of activities for families. Fishing for those 15 and younger, archery, casting area, fish cleaning demonstration, craft area, and first fish photos. A gift bag will be provided while supplies last and lunch will be served. Door prizes every half-hour. Help will be available to those who need to brush up on fishing skills. Tackle, poles, and bait are provided or children may bring their own. Only those baits not held in water may be used. Two fish per child may be taken home: bring a bucket or cooler as no cleaning station is available. The visitor center will be open during the event. On-site registration day of the event.

Walk-in (ages 2+) Join us for story hour as we lead you on fantastic nature adventures! We will meet birds, mammals and all sorts of magnificent creatures! We will cross rivers, discover mysteries within the forest and fly across the prairies. Our imaginations are the only limits. For more information email burr.oak@mdc.mo.gov

Registration required beginning April 1 (adults) Fishing is a terrific pastime that can provide for some delicious meals. Learn all you need to know about fishing, cleaning and cooking fish in the two-part program. On May 1 we'll meet at the Discovery Center and learn all about fishing methods, regulations, knot tying, casting and make our own fishing lures. On May 15 we'll meet at a local lake to put our new knowledge to work. We'll fish, learn how to clean our catch and have a bank-side fish dinner.

Walk-in (all ages) The ruby-throated hummingbird is one of Missouri's most intriguing birds! Would you like to learn how to attract these summer visitors by providing food sources for them in your yard or garden? Join us as we learn about the native plants, sweet nectar and insects loved by this tiny creature, also known as nature's helicopter!

No registration required (all ages) Did you know Missouri is home to 13 unique species of lizards? You may even have one in your own backyard! Come learn some of the secrets of these often-hidden reptiles. For more information email burr.oak@mdc.mo.gov

Registration required (ages 9-11) Hop, jump and leap in to explore the watery world of frogs, toads and salamanders! Discover how living in two worlds has some extra challenges and benefits for these amazing creatures. For more information email burr.oak@mdc.mo.gov

Registration required ages 12-18) Hop, jump and leap in to explore the watery world of frogs, toads and salamanders! Discover how living in two worlds has some extra challenges and benefits for these amazing creatures. For more information email burr.oak@mdc.mo.gov

Registration required (ages 6-8) Hop, jump and leap in to explore the watery world of frogs, toads and salamanders! Discover how living in two worlds has some extra challenges and benefits for these amazing creatures. For more information email burr.oak@mdc.mo.gov

Registration required (ages 3-5 with an adult) Eww! What’s that smell? Dinner! Come in and learn about one of Missouri's most misunderstood wild animals, the turkey vulture. Using a keen sense of smell, these birds are well adapted to a job that many take for granted. For more information email burr.oak@mdc.mo.gov